Incidence and Risk Factors for Severe Postoperative Hypotension in General Care Wards

The authors aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of severe postoperative hypotension (SPOH) in patients transferred to general care wards after surgery. They found that 0.7% of patients experienced SPOH, with significant predictors including lower body mass index, longer procedure duration, and intraoperative blood transfusion. The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring patients with low preoperative and postoperative blood pressure to mitigate the risk of SPOH.